This is Nora's obituary as printed in the Hoofprints newsletter - which is the newsletter for the Sacramento Valley Morgan Horse Club.
Subject: Nora's obituaryCinorafawn "Nora"
March 26, 1984 - March 28, 2012
Our beloved mare Nora passed away two days after her 28th birthday. She suffered an inoperable ruptured intestine and was humanely euthanized. She came into our lives 7 years ago after spending 6 years in a pasture following her previous owner, Sigi's death. Nora and Sigi had logged many endurance miles together before he passed away.
When Nora came to us we really knew nothing about her. We brought her home without riding her and without so much as a vet check. With time she revealed her beautiful and loving nature as well as her many skills and abilities. She soon became a core and cherished family member.
As a trail horse she was incomparable - fun, enthusiastic and completely dependable. She was my fearless partner in countless magical trail rides. Hank likes to point out that she is the only horse I would let him ride alone because of my complete trust in her to bring him home safely. But don't get me wrong - Nora had lots of "go" in her and outwalked every horse i ever rode her with, with the exception of my friend Laura's 16 hand Tennessee Walker. Because of her steadiness, Nora was routinely asked to lead groups of less experienced and/or younger horses on the trail. More than once, her steady mind and generous heart saved me in situations that would have been catastrophic on any other horse.
Nora was also a wonderful driving horse. She delighted many friends, both young and old, with cart rides through our neighborhood or through vineyards and country lanes.
But most importantly Nora was a very loving being and that manifested itself in many ways - Nora always greeted me in the morning and wanted a cuddle before getting her breakfast. When friends or family came to visit she was the first in our herd to welcome them and offer them her gentle friendship. She was a loving and rather indulgent second mother to our filly Tess and was also a devoted "great aunty" to our mare Zazu. Even the goats and chickens where drawn to her gentle and loving nature and could routinely be found surrounding her like a band of devoted groupees!
So, you see the loss of our little Morgan mare has left a big hole in the fabric of our lives. But with time we are adjusting to life without her. We feel blessed to have had her in our lives and are comforted by our treasured memories of her.
You are forever in our hearts Nora. We love you.
Roni & Hank
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